Property Acquisitions
Many businesses need to move. Often management of the company are too busy to search as well as they need to if they are to acquire the best option available. Once you have briefed us as to your ideal premises, we will take all the hard work out of the search. Reporting back to you with a short list of likely properties, arrange for you to view those you like and then negotiate the best possible terms.
If you have already found the commercial premises you need, then it is worthwhile employing us to negotiate the terms of the lease or purchase. In particular, leasing a commercial property involves a great deal more than simply fixing the rent. Important issues include:
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Length of term (with its associated stamp duty liability)
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Rent review intervals
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The exact terms of the rent review clause
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Repairing liabilities
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Insuring liabilities
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Service charges
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Dilapidations
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Assignment and sub-letting rights
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Break clauses
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User rights
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Rent free period
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Identify suitable properties including: direct approaches to local occupiers, owners and agents and prepare a full report on available options.
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Arrange and accompany clients on inspections and advise on terms likely to be achieved once an agreed shortlist of properties is selected.
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Prepare Heads of Terms on preferred option and enter into negotiations.
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Measure the accommodation in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice and re-negotiate terms if necessary.
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Instruct solicitors, oversee and advise on any issues raised throughout the legal process
All these issues have a financial implication either now or at some time during the term of the lease. With a lifetime of negotiating experience at all levels, we will succeed in saving you money.



